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Kinns Chapter 2

the process through which an organization is recognized for adherence to a group of standards that meet or exceed the expectations of the accrediting agency

advent

coming into being or use

allopathic

a term used to contract homeopathic medicine with mainstream medicine

alternative medicine

a variety of therapeutic or preventative healthcare practices that are alternatives to mainstream medicine such as chiropractic, homeopathy, naturopathy, and herbal medicine

ambulatory

able to walk about and nor be bedridden

amenities

things that contribute to comfort, enjoyment, or convience

cardiac arrhythmias

irregular hearbeats cause by malfunction of the electrical system of the heart

case management

the process of assessing and planning patient care, including referral and follow-up, to ensure continuity of care and quality management

chiropractic

a medical discipline that focuses on the nervous system and involves manual adjustment of the vertebral column ; treat various disorders, as well as to promote patient wellness

cited

quoted by way of example, or proof or mentioned formally in commendation or praise

contamination

the process by which something is made impure, unclean, or unfit for use

credentialing

the act of extending professional or medical privileges to an individual; process of verifying and evaluating that person's credentials

dissection

the separation into pieces and exposure of parts for scientific examination

encounter

any contact between a healthcare provider and a patient that results in treatment or evaluation of the patient's condition; it is not limited to in-person contact

fermentation

an enzymatically controlled transformation of an organic compound

hollistic

related to or concerned with all of the system of the body rather than breaking it down into parts

homeopathy

a type of alternative medicine that attempts to stimulate the body to recover itself

hospice

a concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones

indicators

an important point or group of statistics values that when evaluated, indicate the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility

indicted

charge with a crime by the findings or presentment of a jury according to due process by law

indigent

totally lacking in something of need

innate

existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual since birth

innocuous

having no effect, adverse or otherwise; harmless

naturopathy

an alternative to conventional medicine in which holistic methods are used, as well as herbs and natural supplements, with the belief that the body will heal itself. currently can be licensed in 15 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands

osteopathic

Type of medicine that is based on the theory that disturbances in the m/s system affect other bodily parts, causing many disorders that can corrected by manipulative techniques and convention therapeutic procedures

pandemic

a condition in which most people in a country; a number of countries, or a geographic area are affected

peer review organizations

PROs- groups of medical reviewers contracted by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure quality control and the medical necessity of services provided by a facility

philanthropist

an individual who makes an active effort to promote human welfare

robotics

technology dealing with the design, construction and operations of robots in automation

staff privileges

allowing a healthcare professional to practice within a specific facility

standards

items or indicators used as a measure of quality or compliance with a statutory or accrediting body's policies and regulations

subluxations

slight misalignments of the vertebrae or a partial dislocation

telemedicine

the use of telecommunications in the practice of medicine in which great distances can exist between healthcare professionals, colleagues, patients and students

teleradiology

the use of telecommunications devices to enhance and improve the results of radiologic procedures

treatises

systematic expositions or arguments in writing including a methodic discussion of the facts and principles involved and the conclusions reached

triage

identification a the severity of patient's condition; treatment according to a system of priorities to maximize the number of survivors and provide treatment for the sickest patients first

Center for Disease

CDC; the principal US federal agency concerned with the health and safety of people throughout the world

sole proprietorship

an individual who holds exclusive right and title to all aspects of the medical practice

partnership

when two or more physicians elect to associate in the practice of medicine

corporation

an artificial entity having a legal and business status that is independent of its shareholders or employess

doctors of medicine

MDs; considered allopathic physician and are the most widely recognized type of physician. they diagnose illness and disease and prescribe treatment for their patients

doctors of osteopathy

DOs; similar to MDs; use medicine and surgery and OMT in treating patients

doctors of chiropractic

DCs; typically thought as "bone doctors" , but they focus on the nervous system to help patients live healthier lives

hospitalists

physician whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients

doctors of dental surgery

DMDs; treat and prevent problems of the teeth and gums and the tissues surrounding them

MTs; perform diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to assist the physician in arriving at a diagnosis

medical laboratory technician

MLT; performs most of the same test procedures that the MT, but cannot work independently; usually are supervised by an MT

physical therapist

PTs; assist patients in regaining their mobility and improving their strength and range of motion (usually impaired by an accident or injury or result of a disease)

respiratory therapists

RTs; work in the hospital enviroment; use oxygen therapy to assist the breathing; also perform diagnostic test that measure lung capacity

occupational therapists

OTs; work with patients who have developed conditions that disable them developmentally, emotionally, mentally or physically

diagnostic cardiac sonographers

DCSs or VTs; assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and vascular diseases and disorders; performed echocardiographs and electrocardiograhs or use ultrasonography to assist the physician identifying malfunctions of the heart and its structures

diagnostic medical sonographers

DMSs; assist physicians in the diagnosis of various disorders by means of ultrasound

radiology technicians

RTs; use various machines to help the physician diagnose and treat certain disease; x-rays, ultrasonographic, MRI scanners